{"id":2474,"date":"2017-07-13T19:49:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T19:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/?p=2474"},"modified":"2017-07-13T19:49:30","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T19:49:30","slug":"3-steps-design-professional-logo-will-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/3-steps-design-professional-logo-will-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to Design a Professional Logo That Will Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you have just thought of the perfect idea for a startup or a product that will change life as we know it.<\/p>\n

You have all of your ducks in a row to make your impression on the world but there\u2019s just one thing you have to take care of.<\/p>\n

Time to design a professional logo.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve already told you about how to optimize logos<\/a> for searching for search engine optimization, but how do you actually make a logo that stands out?<\/p>\n

Come along as we take you through the 3 steps to design a professional logo that will shine.<\/p>\n

Be Unique<\/h2>\n

We can\u2019t stress this enough.<\/p>\n

The worst thing you could do for your business is to brand it with a logo that reminds people of another brand.<\/p>\n

It can be a scar on your business from the get-go and something that will either be a big mountain to climb or even worse, leave your company dead on arrival straight out of the gate.<\/p>\n

Can you really tell the difference between<\/a> Motorola and Marmot\u2019s logos?<\/p>\n

Now that\u2019s a serious design fail.<\/p>\n

So remember to unique when you design your professional logo.<\/p>\n

After all, you are trying to distinguish yourself from the pack (and avoid a potential lawsuit)!<\/p>\n

Stay Simple Yet Exciting<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s totally understandable that you want everyone to know your brand\u2019s mission statement right away, but slow down.<\/p>\n

The last thing that you should do when you\u00a0design a professional logo is to clutter it with too many descriptive and unnecessary\u00a0images.<\/p>\n

You may think that you are being descriptive and clever, but what you are doing is confusing your audience.<\/p>\n

By creating a simple yet effective logo you will directly\u00a0spark your customer\u2019s interests in a clean and direct way.<\/p>\n

Just remember the old saying: less is more.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overthink it!<\/p>\n

Be Timeless and New<\/h2>\n

This is a delicate balance for your brand to strive for but one that is so important.<\/p>\n

Your professional logo should seem new and fresh while tricking your audience into thinking that it has existed forever.<\/p>\n

It probably seems impossible right? But hear us out.<\/p>\n

If you keep an eye on some of the more classic logos for some of the world\u2019s most popular brands you can get an idea of what has worked.<\/p>\n

I mean, think about Pepsi<\/a>! They have\u00a0stayed pretty close to the same design since the \u201950\u2019s and it still looks fresh today.<\/p>\n

So by establishing the right balance between classic design tropes and bright vibrant eye-catching colors, you can be striking and vintage at the same time.<\/p>\n

Now that\u2019s the sweet spot.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line on How to Design a Professional Logo<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re sorry to say it, but now you have no excuse.<\/p>\n

By following these 3 steps, you will be able to create a logo that will connect to your audience and leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

If you have any more questions on how to design a professional logo feel free to send us a message through our contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We are here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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